Box Item Number: Ef302 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Rectangular, four-legged hinged-lid box. Lid is perforated to form a basket-like pattern; a stylized peacock sits on each corner; decorative knob in lid center. Plain box bottom except for narrow strip of fine incising. Two openings in back of box, one closed.
History Of Use
For storage of ornaments or other valuables.
Iconographic Meaning
Peacock relates to Karttikeya, the war god son of Shiva; this bird is Karttikeya's vehicle.
Cultural Context
common domestic use
Item History
- Made in India
- Collected between 1955 and 1973
- Owned by Victor Hardy before December 11, 1979
- Received from Victor Hardy (Donor) on December 11, 1979
What
- Name
- Box
- Identification Number
- Ef302
- Type of Item
- box
- Material
- bronze metal
- Manufacturing Technique
- cast and incised
- Overall
- height 7.0 cm, width 11.0 cm, depth 9.5 cm
Who
- Culture
- Indian: Northern Indian and Indian: Central Indian
- Previous Owner
- Victor Hardy
- Received from
- Victor Hardy (Donor)
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- India
When
- Collection Date
- between 1955 and 1973
- Ownership Date
- before December 11, 1979
- Acquisition Date
- on December 11, 1979
Other
- Item Classes
- metalwork
- Condition
- good
- Current Location
- Case 105
- Accession Number
- 0580/0059